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A: It's possible that there never will be a plaque for the only seven-time MVP and the only seven-time Cy Young Award winner. Neither has been shut out of the Cooperstown museum; the Hall displayed the ball Bonds hit for his record 756th home run, bought by a collector and then decorated by an asterisk.

But as far as an election and the plaque that comes with it, Bonds and Clemens have four years remaining on the BBWAA ballot.

With 75 percent of the votes required for election, Bonds and Clemens each got 54 percent last year. Neither is expected to get to 60 percent this year, according to projections based on Thibodaux's calculations.

Q: Who are the most prominent players set to appear on the ballot for the first time next year?

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